The Importance of Golf Putter Weight | Golf Putter Discussion

Golf putter weight is one of the most important aspects of golf putter fitting. As golf club technology has advanced, many different theories and practices have emerged in terms of golf putter weight. If you struggle on the greens, perhaps an adjustment to your golf putter weight will help you make more putts.

In this video, 2nd Swing's Michael Geiger and master club fitter Larry Bobka discuss the ins and outs of golf putter weight, and some of the reasons why using a putter with the right weight is key to making putts.

[crispygolf]

I tested putter weight heavily last year and found I like to be in the 370/375 head weight. I tested from 340g up to 385g. It helped my lag putting most once I found my perfect weight. I like to take the club back further and let it fall through which is why the heavier weight worked for me.

[RunWalkJump]

“It’s going to balance higher” proceeds to balance it at the same point

[isaackimberley]

Been testing putter weight for awhile now, I play on pretty slow green and oddly enough a lighter putter around 350g head weight gives me the best control on the greens, once I go heavier I loose touch and distance control gets worse.

[stephendibari]

The stroke lab concept is revolutionary. I Currently have a LAB DF 2.1 at 32 inches, it’s swing weight is E7 but weirdly it doesn’t feel that heavy probably because it’s lie angle Balanced. Swing weight of putters is crucial too. D6-D7 is ideal for 35 inch putters and decreases as it gets shorter, 32 in should be about C9-D1

Titleist has a good chart with all the correct swing weights based on putter length

[jessedoughty]

Seems like the videos posted later are much quieter than commercials so when an ad comes on its blaring. Maybe just me but if you can do anything please do.

[starks]

I found a heavier feel putter is best for my tempo, plus I feel like the putter is doing more of the work as designed. And most putters I pick up feel very light so I try to find ones that a just a little heavier or I can add weights.

[ericpietrondi]

What about overall weight. Like more weight in handle with heavier grip but still balanced

[Chance-ryhq]

The secret to putter weight is get a putter you like and use it, get use to it, and don’t change putters.

[calvinmaestro]

Put a small round magnet in the middle of the back of the old Ping putter. Adjust - shift - magnet weight more to the toe or heel as needed to compensate for your stroke type. And, surprise! You just saved $300.

[jonpruse]

I have 25 grams of lead tape on my ping answer putter. It works great for me at least.